1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 review from North America
"One of the "Great" bargains left in the SUV world!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this vehicle from the second owner with FULL service records since new. It has had the usual P/S and Cats replaced and brakes every 50,000KM. Other than routine maintenance in the last year the vehicle has been flawless.
I tow a 4000 LB Travel trailer at 100 KM/H and it returns me 18 L/100KM, not bad for towing! Usual economy is 12L/100KM city and 10L/100KM Hwy. 75% of the time I run REGULAR fuel and when gas is cheap I run Premium, it makes no difference in economy or power on this vehicle.
General comments?
I had reservations about purchasing one of these so called "Lemons" especially with 200,000 KM but we drive it everywhere. We tow from Canada to the USA and around home for vacations. It is roomy, comfortable and almost second to none in cargo room. Our 100Lb dog and kennel ride with us everywhere and it just can't be beat.
Fuel Economy is fantastic for a large SUV
Handling is wonderful.
Brakes stop this freight train with authority!!
I was going to sell this one and get an ML430 but since this one has been flawless she's a keeper.
My last vehicle 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L Limited made an easy 300,000 KM and I don't see why the ML won't either.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 201000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 225000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2008 |